One Bills Drive was a murky road in the early stages of the 2017 offseason, mainly because of the uncertainty at the quarterback position. Tyrod Taylor had an option due in his five-year contract that would’ve guaranteed him $27.5 million in 2017. Former 2013 first-round pick E.J. Manuel is now a free agent, and 2016 fourth-round pick Cardale Jones is not ready to take on starting duties.

What made matters worse was the losing season the Bills endured in 2016 (7-9). The firing of Rex Ryan left the team – temporarily – with no vision, culture or sense of direction. Subsequently, Taylor’s future in Buffalo was automatically in doubt with the arrival of a new coaching staff.

As of March 8, that was no longer the case. On Wednesday, the Bills announced that the team restructured Taylor’s contract, which ensured that the two-year starter was set to return as Buffalo’s starting quarterback for the 2017 NFL season.

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During his press conference on Thursday, Taylor noted that between himself and Sean McDermott, the two have agreed upon the vision for the team’s future through positive conversations – which played a role in Taylor’s return.

“It’s a new coaching staff in here. Like I said, there’s some coaches that I’ve worked with before.” Taylor said. “Got a chance to talk to Coach McDermott since his first day here and like I said, the vision that he has for this team and our conversations have been very good since day one.”

While Taylor and McDermott share a common vision, there were other crucial aspects that played a major role for the formation of the Bills’ quarterback-coach combo heading into the 2017 season.

Similar to what his former players in the Carolina Panthers’ organization thought of him, Taylor believes McDermott’s attention to detail will deliver the ‘right message’ to the team.

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“Very detailed, very serious in his approach.” Taylor said. “Just being around him, not knowing much about him, asking some guys that have played for him in the past couple of years about him – all good things. And just being around him and like I said, seeing him day-to-day while I’m over here working out, rehabbing, just casual conversation. Definitely think that he has the right message for the team and I’m excited to play for him and the rest of the guys will be when they meet him.”

While it’s still early to tell whether McDermott’s discipline, detailed style of coaching will pay off and completely change the culture in Orchard Park, Taylor is confident that the new coaching staff will bring a ‘business-like approach’ and directly influence the vision they have in store for this team heading into the future.

“It’s still definitely early but just definitely trying to change the culture, change the mindset, wanting guys to compete.” Taylor said. “Not that that wasn’t the mindset beforehand, but I think once the guys get in here on April 3rd and get a chance to meet Coach McDermott and the rest of the coaches that he’s brought here, they’ll definitely see the vision of the team. Definitely business-like approach and he wants us to come in with the business mindset, to come in and work hard and like I said, compete. That’s the main thing. Every position is definitely going to compete and I believe that brings out the best in players, so I think guys are definitely going to gravitate toward that.”